Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers
CPSC Recall #14-069 — December 19, 2013
Product
Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers
Description
The buckles on the infant carrier straps can crack or break and an baby can fall.
Hazard
The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.
Incidents / Injuries
Playtex has received 87 reports of the buckles cracking or breaking, including two reports of injuries, where one infant required emergency room treatment.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 305,000 and 36,000 in Canada
Sold At
Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Walmart, juvenile product, baby and discount stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2008 and January 2010 in Canada for about $40 for the basic model and $60 for the deluxe model.
Manufactured In
China